day and night

The phrase "day and night" is often used to describe continuous actions or to highlight stark contrasts.

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Definition

B2General

(common)Continuously or without stopping.

Example

  • She worked day and night to finish the project on time.

C1Figurative

(idiom)Indicating a stark contrast between two things.

Example

  • The twins are like day and night in terms of personality.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "day and night":

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